Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
| Number of students |
55-65 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25+ |
| Most common nationality |
We have different nationalities |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% of our students are international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some of them are |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer private English tutoring |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Only for research projects |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Tilsyn form the Ministry of education |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Not yet reported |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We do offer 1:1 support, differentiate learning support, quiet rooms, sensory rooms |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Montessori pedagogy is a very good alternative for gifted children because it follows each child's interest. It does not give any academic limitations based on the child's age as in a traditional setting. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
If needed yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
First we request an academic and social skills record from the school the student attended previously. Secondly we invite to an interview and then we offer some days of trial. Only after all these steps are taken we are ready to enroll the new student. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Before the 5th of September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
14:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Afternoon care with different workshops: art, music, sports |
| Sports activities included |
1 hour PE as per curriculum (gymnastic, yoga, prep to sports) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, music room, art room, play room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A gym hall |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International Montessori School Copenhagen was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow emotionally, socially and academically with each passing day. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Through the unique teaching approach of Dr. Maria Montessori and a truly passionate staff, IMSC help students to become independent, compassionate, loving human beings and develop academically to their highest level. |